Two Michigan Spots in Running for Best Ice Skating Rink in U.S.

If ice skating is one of your favorite winter activities, Michigan is a great spot to be! Turns out, two of the top skating rinks in the country are here in the Mitten State.

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Michigan Rinks in the National Spotlight

USA Today and 10Best are asking their readers "What is the best skating rink in the nation?"  From nostalgic outdoor rinks to venues with Olympic history, a panel of experts has chosen 20 stellar ice skating rinks. It's now up to a public vote to determine the top ten. Two Michigan rinks are competing—and one even took the number one spot last year!

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Campus Martius Park: Detroit’s Iconic Skating Experience

In 2024, The Rink at Campus Martius Park nabbed the top spot. Nestled in the heart of downtown Detroit on Woodward Avenue, it’s hard to beat the view of the skyline and the city’s giant Christmas tree while gliding across the ice. Over the years, the rink has hosted some of the world’s top skaters, from Olympic gold medalists to U.S. champions. It's open Nov. 22 through January 24.

Ice skating isn't the only festive fun you can have at Campus Martius Park. In November it's the annual tree lighting. This year, it's coming up Nov. 21 and features 62-foot tall Norway spruce tree decorated with ornaments and thousands of LED lights.

There's also the Cadillac Lodge, a family-friendly holiday pop-up with a huge heated tent with games, food, and drinks. Take in a horse-drawn carriage ride too!

Frankenmuth Ice Rink: Holiday Magic in the Mitten

The other Michigan attraction up for the honor is The Frankenmuth Ice Rink. You'll find it in the heart of downtown at Zehnder Park, as part of Frankenmuth's "Christmas Experience". It's open Nov. 19 through Feb. 28.

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Take in the twinkling lights and holiday music and enjoy concessions like snacks and hot cocoa. You can buy merchandise like hats and gloves too! And of course you can't forget about nearby Bronner's Christmas Wonderland, which bills itself as the largest holiday store in the world.

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Other holiday fun in Frankenmuth includes Little Bavaria's Driving Light Tour, a Christmas shuttle which will take you to holiday hot spots around town, and checking out the city's huge Christmas musical tree.

How to Vote for Your Favorite Rink

Vote for these Michigan ice rinks once per day through Dec. 1 at noon here.